Thursday, March 8, 2018

Can the Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) protect Blockchains from Quantum Computer Security Risks?

Friends, the Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) project is a public Blockchain ledger designed to be secure against quantum computing (QC) advances. Unlike existing ledgers, the QRL is specially designed to use a form of post-quantum secure signature for transactions called XMSS. The QRL also uses a low power proof-of-stake (POS) algorithm which again utilizes iterative hash-chains and provably secure hash-based pseudo random number functions. The POS algorithm is designed to have zero reliance upon conventional signatures which are vulnerable to a sufficiently powerful QC and allows nodes to run on low power devices such as raspberry PI’s or laptops and passively earn income by staking. Quantum computers, with their increased efficiency, could solve it much quicker with their better computing capabilities. This could make current encryption technology ineffective and question the use of Blockchains. Let us know your thoughts today! Lawrence, Cryptocurrency Academy (https://cryptocurrencyacademy.blogspot.com)

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